The Lefty’s Lounge
By Ron Newkirk
Golf podcast hosted by Ron Newkirk @rnewkirk13 and John Krafick @krafick_4.
PGA commentary, personal journey, in-depth interviews and much more! New episode every Wednesday.
The Lefty’s LoungeApr 21, 2021
Masters Recap 2022
CT Masters 2022
The annual CT Masters will begin tomorrow from Fairview Farms in Harwinton, CT. Lots to discuss, including the state of everyone's game early in the season, power rankings, and storylines to follow!
Thankful
It's Masters week and Tiger is officially playing. We get into his chances at winning and other storylines, including J.T., Spieth, Rory and others. We also make our picks and we all have one person in common.
The Week Before The Masters
The trio is back for a pre-masters pod. We talk Tiger walking 18 at Augusta, Scottie's hot few months, and the CT Masters in only a week away. Buckle up, it's a long one.
Players Recap
Mt. Flushmore
Ronnie and John are back in the lounge to discuss some of recent news on Phil Mickelson and the reaction from the rest of the tour. They also talk the Genesis Open and Joaquin Niemann's win from wire to wire at Riviera.
The Show Goes On
The boys return for the first time in 2022 and the whole gang is here. We may have had a hiatus, but the golf world didn't. We catch up om everything going on around the golf world and discuss what to expect this year. Don't hold your breath, not a ton of expectations to kick off the new year.
Happy Thanksgiving w/ Coach Pete
The Last Hunt
USA!!! USA!!!
Ryder Cup Preview!
We’re Still Alive!
CMG Recap
CMG is HERE!!!!
Memphis, Texas
Noble Steed
Congrats!
We have a lot of shout outs to start the pod today as many listeners are accomplishing some great golf milestones. We also talk Olympics and touch on the 3M. It's our bye week so give us a break on this one.
CT Open Media Day
Ronnie and John head down to Darien, CT for the Connecticut Open Media day at the Country Club of Darien. Cory Muller, head pro and competitor joins the show along with defending champ Max Theordorakis and PGA Championship qualifier, Pete Ballo.
The Open Championship Recap
It's the week after The Open Championship so we talk a lot about the Champion Golfer of the Year, Colin Morikawa. But before that, we discuss our current games, Frank's big announcement and we have a NPI visit this Friday. We also get into the entire Championship at Royal St. Georges, Bryson looking like a fool, Ryder Cup, and the real winner of the weekend, Seamus Powers.
The Open Preview, CT Open, Krafick Goes Low
John and Ronnie discuss previous rounds, including a low round from Krafick. We also preview the CT Open at The Country Club of Darien and discuss some other headlines in the golf world. Also, we preview the British Open and make some picks.
Shawnee Recap, KPMG, Travelers
Ronnie and John dive into the Shanwee weekend and all the golf they got to play over the weekend. The boys caps continue to drop their caps. We also discuss the KPMG and the Travelers and potentially have a big announcement coming.
NSFW - Bonus Shawnee Preview
IYKYK
U.S. Open Recap
We got everything we wanted at Torrey Pines this past weekend. We discuss Jon Rahm's first major championship, Louis Oosthuizen with another second place finish, Bryson's debacle, and so much more.
We also visited Coach Pete at NPI this week to dial in our games as Krafick and Ronnie head to Shawnee for their annual 72 hole tournament. Ronnie finishes the episode with something he's never done in a round before.
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Show Notes:
Show is produced by Deuce Productions
Shout out to Coach Pete and NPI. Go check them out! gonpi.org
Thanks to Frank DiNardi for the photos and video he took at NPI. Check them out on our Instagram page - https://www.instagram.com/the.leftys.lounge/?hl=en
Marc Cerio of Sik Golf
US Open Preview, Krafick Member Guest, Luke Smith
Show notes:
Thanks to NPI and Coach Pete - go check them out at gonpi.org
Stripe Golf - best hats in the game: www.instagram.com/stripegolfco/?hl=en
Go follow the Lounge on IG and subscribe to our YouTube channel - www.instagram.com/the.leftys.lounge/?hl=en
Caddy Talk
Just the two of us
PGA Championship Recap
We have a long one today. We dive into the PGA Championship. We talk Phil and the unprecedented success he had at Kiawah. We talk Bryson/Brookes rivalry, Rickie, and we have a "Now on a Tee" for Ronnie. We also discuss some rounds we have played over the last week and we had a NPI/Pete visit to discuss.
The Lefty's Lounge vs. Chris Ayers - Wintonbury Hills GC
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We thank Chris for coming on and for coming out and kicking our ass on the course. We wish him the best of the luck in West Florida.
PGA Championship Preview
The gang is back together this week for a PGA Championship preview. Dante gets into Kiawah conditions, course history and discusses the roots of the grass. They also run through story lines of the week, including Rory, Spieth and potential first time major champs and lastly, they make their picks.
Single Digits
We have big news as some moves are being made in the handicap world. Krafick talks his weekend with Boston Golf and Social, Frank talks his most recent struggles and the first Lefty's Lounge match is on the calendar for this weekend. They also discuss Rory's win, PIP and what's coming up in the Lounge.
Show Notes:
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Twerkin
Champ Revealed
C’mon Pete!
Masters Recap
For The Boys - CT Masters BONUS EPISODE
Show Notes:
Shout out again to Stripe Golf! Go check them out. www.instagram.com/stripegolfco/?hl=en
The Masters Preview
It's Masters week! That mean's a lot is on the table. We discuss the storylines, which there are a lot. Spieth, Bryson, DJ, JT, Rahm, and that's just to name a few. The boys make their Masters picks and put something on the line for the weekend.
Show notes:
Thanks to Stripe Golf for fire hats. Go check them out on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stripegolfco/?hl=en
LL IG: https://www.instagram.com/the.leftys.lounge/?hl=en
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We Played Golf
Golf is back in the Northeast and the boys are back on the course. Deuce and Dante talk about their rounds this past week and a low number is on the board early. The group discusses the Dell Technologies Match Play, Billy Horschel's win and his slow play, Kevin Na, and the chatter about Match Play being a major. The energy is high, moods are good and golf is back.
Show Notes:
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Masters Pool: https://www.easyofficepools.com/join/?p=126876&e=tipk
Pros Fore Pros Tour - Interview with Sean Walsh and Skyler Finnell
We also discuss how we are preparing for the beginning of golf season and how to be productive during practice. Golf season is here! Lets go.
Show Notes:
LL Instagram: www.instagram.com/the.leftys.lounge/?hl=en
Pros Fore Pros Instagram: www.instagram.com/pfptour/?hl=en
Pros Fore Pros Upcoming Events: pfptour.com/events/
Coach Peter Egazarian - Northeast Performance Institute
The guys also discuss The Players Championship and the impressive weekend Justin Thomas had to take it home. They, of course, discuss Bryson as well as tease the Masters, which is only three weeks away!
Show Notes:
The Lefty's Lounge Instagram: www.instagram.com/the.leftys.lounge/?hl=en
Youtube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCBj1iBJn--EDXf6z4JtrRuQ
NPI Instagram: www.instagram.com/go.npi/?hl=en
Spring Fever Is Real
The boys are jacked up about everything! We go into some of the work we’ve been putting in (most of us) and we get pretty in depth about our mixed emotions with the big man, Bryson. Spieth talk per usual and mix in a few other topics. Energy level is high as we look forward to a new season!
Harry Taylor Interview
Tiger Reactions and Homa's Win at Riviera
Ronnie and John react to the Tiger Woods news and discuss what's next. They also dive into Max Homa's victory at the Genesis, Finau's second place finish again and also get into "The Plan" and how they will continue to get better as we approach golf season in the Northeast.
"In The Trap" Interview with Ryan Hoffman of the CSGA
Ronnie and Frank "Deuce" chat with Ryan Hoffman, Director, Tournament Operations, Rules and Competition with the Connecticut State Golf Association. They discuss what the CSGA does for CT golf, how Covid-19 has altered the tournament schedule, and what's to come in 2021.
The guys also get into the the At&t Pebble Beach Pro-Am and discuss Jordan Spieth, Daniel Berger amongst others.
Show Notes:
Huge shoutout to Ryan and the CSGA for coming on the show!
Lefty's Lounge Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.leftys.lounge/?hl=en
CSGA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/csgalinks/?hl=en
Produced by Deuce Productions.
People's Open Recap
Embedded with the Bad Guy
The whole golf world is embedded in the Patrick Reed saga and the guys take no time to dive right in. To Ronnie's surprise, John and Deuce take a different stance on the drama. They also take a look at the new rules proposed by the USGA and the R&A and how the personal plans are coming along.
Show notes:
Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/the.leftys.lounge/?hl=en
“In The Trap” Interview with Katelyn Dambaugh
John and Ronnie get into the big winners on PGA and LPGA tour. Some headlines per usual, but most importantly, get to sit down with LPGA pro Katelyn Dambaugh! We talk about her historic career at the University of South Carolina, and her journey to competing at the highest level of golf.
Notes:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.leftys.lounge/
Produced by Deuce Productions - https://www.instagram.com/deuce_productions/